Sister Soldiers

Sister Soldiers

Ann Simmons / Los Angeles Times

Some of the soldiers who have benefited from Sisterfriends are shown at Camp Stryker in Baghdad. From top left, clockwise: Sgt. Quiannette Crowder, a supply sergeant from Palmdale; Spec. Shani Lee, a supply clerk from Queens, N.Y.; Staff Sgt. Kathaleen Wright, a fuel transporter from Augusta, Ga.; and Sgt. 1st Class Kerensa Hardy, a public affairs officer from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Some of the soldiers who have benefited from Sisterfriends are shown at Camp Stryker in Baghdad. From top left, clockwise: Sgt. Quiannette Crowder, a supply sergeant from Palmdale; Spec. Shani Lee, a supply clerk from Queens, N.Y.; Staff Sgt. Kathaleen Wright, a fuel transporter from Augusta, Ga.; and Sgt. 1st Class Kerensa Hardy, a public affairs officer from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Ann Simmons / Los Angeles Times)

Some of the soldiers who have benefited from Sisterfriends are shown at Camp Stryker in Baghdad. From top left, clockwise: Sgt. Quiannette Crowder, a supply sergeant from Palmdale; Spec. Shani Lee, a supply clerk from Queens, N.Y.; Staff Sgt. Kathaleen Wright, a fuel transporter from Augusta, Ga.; and Sgt. 1st Class Kerensa Hardy, a public affairs officer from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.